Leslie Lewallen joins the show to discuss her race to represent Washington's 3rd congressional district. We hear how Leslie grew interested in politics and eventually ran for the Camas city council. Leslie tells us why she decided to run for Congress after Republicans lost the seat in 2022 and why she would even want to work in such a dysfunctional, frustrating place. We discuss problems facing Washington, including crime and homelessness, and what the federal government can do about it. We also touch on some troubling aspects of her competition and why this race is garnering attention from across the country.

Visit Leslie's https://leslieforwashington.com/ to learn more about her campaign and how you can help.

Check out Leslie's recent piece in https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/apr/13/lewallen-gop-attempt-to-force-unity-will-fracture-party/.

Read about the 3rd congressional race in ⁠https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-politics/when-a-pro-life-republican-defends-his-states-abortion-rights/⁠.

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